Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking (Level 7)

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Essential to building your capabilities as a wine grower, this programme is designed to teach you the specialist technical, scientific, research and business skills necessary for working in the wine industry. Students are mentored and taught by winemaking professionals and viticulture researchers, gaining skills and experience in a real-world setting. Research projects, field trips, guest speakers and vitally, semester breaks during harvest allowing students to work a paid vintage are essential to learners' growth and connection with industry. Second and third-year students may take up a cellar hand, viticulture assistant or similar roles during vintage, allowing them to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting and gain valuable work experience. Years one and two consist mainly of core papers, focussing on plant and soil sciences, viticulture practises, vineyard management, wine production, wine chemistry and analysis. You will enjoy learning to taste wine with the professionals and may even get the opportunity to be a part of local wine awards and competitions. No matter which wine region you work in, you can learn flexibly through self-directed online study and on-the-job training. During regular block courses, you can also connect with fellow learners and gain hands-on experience with our on-campus vineyard, winery, and laboratory facilities. Students have the flexibility with the programme delivery to base themselves locally or nationally. Whether you are studying in New Zealand's most productive wine region, Marlborough, or other great grape varietal regions, you can be sure of a supportive, interactive and encouraging environment.